Aerospace Painter - 1st Shift

Hytek Finishes Co.; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to develop technical skills

Job summary

Hytek Finishes Co. is hiring for a full-time position focused on applying maskants to parts in preparation for paint. Applicants must comply with FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program and show technical skill in a supportive team environment.

The role includes planning production, verifying quality checks, mixing paint, and ensuring proper application techniques. Join us for competitive pay and opportunities to develop your skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with various maskants and paint specifications.
• Familiarity with the FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program.
• Skills in quality control and inspection of painted parts.

Responsibilities

• Plan production and coordinate the flow of parts.
• Verify processes and quality checks.
• Mix paint to specifications and paint parts accurately.

Job description

Overview

• Reports to: Shift Supervisor or Value Stream Manager
• Location: Kent, WA - onsite
• Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Position Summary

Employees in this position will apply a variety of maskants to parts in preparation for paint application. Maskers may be required to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program*. Maskers perform operations in accordance with Military and OEM specifications.

• FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requires an initial pre-employment drug test including a screen for THC, subject to quarterly Drug & BAT testing.
• Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to develop your technical skills in a hands-on environment.
• Supportive team culture focused on safety and development.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans the production for the shift by analyzing what parts are to be painted and coordinating the flow of parts to maximize quality and productivity. Assigns tasks to lower-level employees in the department.
• Receives parts to be painted from paint assistant or coordinator. Verifies what processes are to be completed.
• Work closely with Paint Assistants and other experienced Painters and Department Leads to complete work and prioritize tasks.
• Follow shop traveler, technique card, customer Purchase Orders, and instructions from experienced Operators and Department Leads.
• Mixes paint to specifications.
• Paints parts with the appropriate thickness as described on the specifications. Verifies paint thickness using an Isoscope.
• Paints by using the best technique to maximize quality and productivity.
• Moves racks or parts between the staging area and oven.
• General review of paperwork to ensure all previous operations were completed. Notify supervisor and Quality Assurance if any errors.
• Prepare parts prior to operations including mechanical or chemical cleaning.
• Prepare parts as called out in Purchase Orders and Tech Cards.
• Perform inspection, measuring, and testing or part surfaces as required.